And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever be among you in your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; as ye do, so he shall do.
And if a foreigner lives among you, or anyone who comes to be with you in future generations, and wants to make a fire offering that pleases the LORD, they should do it exactly the same way you do.
This verse shows that God welcomes foreigners to worship Him using the same methods and requirements as the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, God is providing laws to the Israelites as they wandered in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, focusing on maintaining holiness and community order. This verse specifically instructs that strangers or foreigners living among the Israelites who wish to offer sacrifices to the Lord must follow the same procedures as the native people, promoting equality in worship. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God's covenant extending to outsiders who align themselves with His people.
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